Track & Civil Deputy Resident Engineer | Light Rail

Colliers Engineering & Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

EAP and wellness programs

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design, in collaboration with Ramos CS, seeks a Deputy Resident Engineer for Track/Civil to oversee trackwork and civil scopes on a light rail extension program in Seattle. The role includes contract administration support and leading oversight of trackwork/civil activities.

The position requires on-site, full-time work during construction, with coordination to ensure safety, compliance, and successful project delivery. Experience on rail projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PE license preferred; Washington PE preferred. PMP or DBIA certification a plus.
• Approximately 8+ years of construction management or inspection experience on rail or heavy civil projects.
• Experience as Assistant Resident Engineer, Deputy Resident Engineer, or Lead Inspector on trackwork or heavy civil work.
• On-site Seattle full-time during construction.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for communications.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Resident Engineer's deputy for contract administration and steps in for the Resident Engineer as needed.
• Directs track and civil construction engineers and inspection staff and coordinates daily inspection assignments.
• Ensures safety of Authority employees, contractor employees, and the traveling public.
• Reviews contractor operations for OSHA compliance and safety requirements.
• Performs field inspections to determine compliance with plans and permits.
• Coordinates RFIs, submittals, and field clarifications for track and civil scopes.
• Calculates and documents field quantities for payment purposes and reviews progress payment applications.
• Identifies field conditions requiring contract changes and prepares change orders.
• Coordinates utility relocations, traffic control, and work zone interfaces.
• Monitors stormwater, erosion control, and environmental compliance.
• Reviews CPM schedules and identifies sequencing risks between civil, track, and systems installation.
• Documents as-built conditions and supports punch list, substantial completion, and closeout.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design, in collaboration with Ramos CS, seeks a Deputy Resident Engineer for Track/Civil to oversee trackwork and civil scopes on a light rail extension program in Seattle. The role includes contract administration support and leading oversight of trackwork/civil activities.

The position requires on-site, full-time work during construction, with coordination to ensure safety, compliance, and successful project delivery. Experience on rail projects is essential.